How far is Holly Springs, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Holly Springs, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holly Springs and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Nine Foot Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nine Foot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Lake Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 70 West: New Bern
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Havelock Bypass
16.7 mi · 23 min · Havelock Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
3050 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Cotanche Street
1412 ft · 37 sec · Cotanche Street
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Turn left onto Reade Circle
1044 ft · 30 sec · Reade Circle
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Continue on South Greene Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Greene Street
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Turn right onto North Memorial Drive
13.4 mi · 17 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 ALT, US 64 BUS, NC 43 South: Rocky Mount
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto Cokey Road
68 m · 6 sec · Cokey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cokey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Springs and Rocky Mount.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holly Springs and Rain Showers Likely near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holly Springs to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Simpson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Holly Springs and 55.7 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holly Springs and Rain Showers Likely near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Simpson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 93.04 mi (149.73 km).
#1 Holly Springs
A town in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 39,882 |
| Coordinates | 34.7993300, -76.9093900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Mount
The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 53,689 |
| Coordinates | 35.9382100, -77.7905300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.83 | $37.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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